Renault's Roland-Garros eSeries Final Begins May 24th

The Roland-Garros eSeries by Renault has unveiled its eight finalists, confirming its status as one of the premier eSports tournaments globally. With a staggering 515,000 players from 221 countries participating in 9.5 million matches on Tennis Clash, the competition has been fierce. The selected finalists include reigning champion Alessandro Bianco, first Open Qualifier winner Hizir Balkanci, and other top contenders such as Anyndia Lestari, Omer Feder, Adjua Thembisa Boucher, Eugen Mosdir, Bartu Yildirim, and Samuel Sanin Ortiz. They are set to compete in an unforgettable event on May 24th at the Roland-Garros Tenniseum.

This year's tournament introduces an exhilarating new format. The finalists will be divided into two teams, each led by a tennis legend. Former ATP world number 6, Gilles Simon, will captain one team, while former Wimbledon Champion Marion Bartoli will lead the other. The teams will engage in a series of matches, with the winners advancing to the Winner Bracket. Those eliminated will have a second chance in the Loser Bracket, where individual prowess will determine who emerges as the ultimate Roland-Garros eSeries champion.

To keep the audience engaged, the event will feature renowned French personality and Twitch streamer Samuel Etienne, who boasts over 1 million followers. He will be joined by esports expert Quento and former Tennis Clash number 1, Benny (aka GP365). The tournament will be set against the backdrop of a replica of the iconic Philippe-Chatrier court, complete with custom outfits that embody the spirit of Roland-Garros. Esteemed French umpire Aurélie Tourte will officiate, ensuring a series of thrilling matches.

The auditorium will host 250 spectators, and the event will be live-streamed on Samuel Etienne’s Twitch channel and the Roland-Garros YouTube channel at 4pm CEST. Viewers can watch every match live and enjoy interactive segments featuring special guests discussing and celebrating the worlds of tennis and eTennis.